Comments on: Asking the tough questions http://aprairiehome.com/quilt-studio/asking-the-tough-questions/ Reflecting my life in quilts Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:39:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Lori Harris http://aprairiehome.com/quilt-studio/asking-the-tough-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-362 Lori Harris Sun, 21 Feb 2010 15:19:03 +0000 http://aprairiehome.com/?p=1598#comment-362 I wanted storage and a large cutting table. I bought 4 30"long x 30"h bookcases, put them back to back, put them on a piece of 1" plywood with casters to move around, put a nice piece of plywood on top 34" x 64", voila! storage & cutting and it moves! The total height is 34 1/2", good for me to not have to bend over too much. Staples & Lowes! I wanted storage and a large cutting table. I bought 4 30″long x 30″h bookcases, put them back to back, put them on a piece of 1″ plywood with casters to move around, put a nice piece of plywood on top 34″ x 64″, voila! storage & cutting and it moves! The total height is 34 1/2″, good for me to not have to bend over too much. Staples & Lowes!

]]> By: Debbie http://aprairiehome.com/quilt-studio/asking-the-tough-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-361 Debbie Sun, 21 Feb 2010 15:05:43 +0000 http://aprairiehome.com/?p=1598#comment-361 Good morning, Erin! I turned my children's playroom into a quilt studio. Unfortunately, the ping pong table doesn't fit anywhere else and my high school senior doesn't like that he can't play....oh, well! Even with all this space, I didn't feel comfortable in my room.....my "chi" was off. My bff did setup differently (sometimes others can see what you cannot). It turned out that the way she set up the tables and ironing board and faced the chairs put it all together. Since quilting can be a solitary hobby, invite a quilting friend over to see if she can give you any tips or ideas. The only thing different that I would do if I were going to change things is paint the walls a different color and put up different curtains. When we did the painting, the room wasn't destined to be a quilt studio. The best thing in the room besides the flat screen to watch TV when I'm alone? The design board that I hung up on a wall. Everyone loves to put their projects on that board! What I could do differently? Move my fabrics and tools into that room, but there wouldn't be any room to quilt so it's one project at a time....or two....or three...until Mondays when my Creaky Knee Quilters come and really light up the room! Have a great day! Good morning, Erin! I turned my children’s playroom into a quilt studio. Unfortunately, the ping pong table doesn’t fit anywhere else and my high school senior doesn’t like that he can’t play….oh, well! Even with all this space, I didn’t feel comfortable in my room…..my “chi” was off. My bff did setup differently (sometimes others can see what you cannot). It turned out that the way she set up the tables and ironing board and faced the chairs put it all together. Since quilting can be a solitary hobby, invite a quilting friend over to see if she can give you any tips or ideas. The only thing different that I would do if I were going to change things is paint the walls a different color and put up different curtains. When we did the painting, the room wasn’t destined to be a quilt studio. The best thing in the room besides the flat screen to watch TV when I’m alone? The design board that I hung up on a wall. Everyone loves to put their projects on that board! What I could do differently? Move my fabrics and tools into that room, but there wouldn’t be any room to quilt so it’s one project at a time….or two….or three…until Mondays when my Creaky Knee Quilters come and really light up the room! Have a great day!

]]> By: Daria Dixon http://aprairiehome.com/quilt-studio/asking-the-tough-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-360 Daria Dixon Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:29:50 +0000 http://aprairiehome.com/?p=1598#comment-360 I felt the same way last yer Erin. I finally figured out that I needed to redo the room to get my creative energy back and what a difference it made. Even if you don't buy any new furniture, take everything out of the room and then slowly put it back organizing along the way. I bought some furniture at Ikea (very inexpensive). I can send pics if you like. Redo your room and you will feel totally reenergized. Daria I felt the same way last yer Erin. I finally figured out that I needed to redo the room to get my creative energy back and what a difference it made. Even if you don’t buy any new furniture, take everything out of the room and then slowly put it back organizing along the way. I bought some furniture at Ikea (very inexpensive). I can send pics if you like. Redo your room and you will feel totally reenergized. Daria

]]> By: Cindi http://aprairiehome.com/quilt-studio/asking-the-tough-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-359 Cindi Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:39:47 +0000 http://aprairiehome.com/?p=1598#comment-359 Hi Erin! It can be very frustrating when you can't find inspiration in the one place that is supposed to spark inspiration, isn't it?! Sometimes it's something as easy as changing the layout of the room, cleaning out a drawer, or even a new coat of paint that can motivate. Other times you just need to close the door on the room for a bit and let the creativity bug bite you again. Trust me, there's absolutely nothing wrong with closing that door. You just need to get those creative juices flowing again!. You're in good company though - it's happened to all of us at one time or another, so please don't feel like your in this alone. We'll help you through it! Can't wait to hear what you've decided to do. By the way, love, love, LOVE the decal - where did your DIL get it?? I'd love one of those on my wall!! Hi Erin! It can be very frustrating when you can’t find inspiration in the one place that is supposed to spark inspiration, isn’t it?! Sometimes it’s something as easy as changing the layout of the room, cleaning out a drawer, or even a new coat of paint that can motivate. Other times you just need to close the door on the room for a bit and let the creativity bug bite you again. Trust me, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with closing that door. You just need to get those creative juices flowing again!. You’re in good company though – it’s happened to all of us at one time or another, so please don’t feel like your in this alone. We’ll help you through it! Can’t wait to hear what you’ve decided to do.

By the way, love, love, LOVE the decal – where did your DIL get it?? I’d love one of those on my wall!!

]]> By: Sue H. http://aprairiehome.com/quilt-studio/asking-the-tough-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-358 Sue H. Sun, 21 Feb 2010 10:27:53 +0000 http://aprairiehome.com/?p=1598#comment-358 I think sometimes having the dedicated space seems sooo good in theory, but can put pressure (self imposed) to perform. Good lighting is a must for good mental approach, I think. Then start little by little . . . can you swap some stuff in your closet for your fabric stash so all your bits are at least in the same room? Surround yourself with what makes your heart sing - is it colour, is it something sentimental - maybe pictures, photos. And maybe some music (either to calm you or motivate you). Good luck - I've been on a similar journey myself recently, so know that you're not alone. Regards, Sue I think sometimes having the dedicated space seems sooo good in theory, but can put pressure (self imposed) to perform.

Good lighting is a must for good mental approach, I think. Then start little by little . . . can you swap some stuff in your closet for your fabric stash so all your bits are at least in the same room?

Surround yourself with what makes your heart sing – is it colour, is it something sentimental – maybe pictures, photos. And maybe some music (either to calm you or motivate you).

Good luck – I’ve been on a similar journey myself recently, so know that you’re not alone.

Regards, Sue

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